Posts from September 17th, 2023

Are you considering selling your home? Then it's time to call a real estate professional.

When it comes to property sales, a real estate agent is one of the greatest resources a seller has. Of course, an agent can help you successfully sell your home. However, what most homeowners don't know is that a real estate agent performs a variety of other critical duties both during the sale and behind the scenes.

Read on to discover eight things that real estate agents do to help you sell your home!

1. An agent uses their knowledge and experience to sell your property successfully.
   An experienced real estate agent may have years, if not decades, of experience successfully selling homes in your area. This means that they know housing trends, what buyers in this area desire, and what not to do to impede or disintere...

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Selling your home is a complex process. But one thing you can do to make it easier is to get familiar with some of the real estate terms that will be used. Here are some of the most common terms and what sellers should know about them.

1. Seller's market
   A seller's market is advantageous to you, the seller. It means there are lots of buyers and fewer sellers. Under these conditions, homes often sell quickly and at or over the asking price.
2. Listing agent and dual agency
   The real estate agent who lists the home for sale and represents the seller's interests during the transaction is the listing agent. Dual agency is where the same agent represents both the buyer and the seller. Because it can create a conflict of interest, dual agency is illegal in some states.
3. MLS
   MLS stands for Multiple Listing Services. It...

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When it comes to selling your home, there are a lot of important things you need to get done. While you're worrying about finding the right real estate agent, staging your home for photos, and improving its curb appeal, it's easy for some other important details to fall through the cracks.

Forgetting to do the little things can sometimes cost you big money. Don't fall into this trap! Here are seven of the most common things that home sellers forget to do.

1. Google Your Address
   Since most home buyers start their journey by searching online, it makes sense for you to do some research on your home. 
   
   Start by doing a Google search of your address. Check out the street view on Google Maps. Also, take a look to see what the major home sites are using for your property's estimated value. If it seems off, check to make s...

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